THE FROSTBURG OUTDOOR RECREATION ECONOMY INSTITUTE


FOREI is a newly created collaborative led by Frostburg State University to empower communities and foster economic growth by leveraging what is arguably the region’s most powerful asset, its natural beauty.

MISSION

FOREI’s mission is to leverage the region’s world class outdoor recreation assets with the academic and entrepreneurial strength of FSU and its academic partners to provide research, education, and training to unlock the potential of the outdoor recreation industry.

ABOUT US

FOREI serves as a regional hub to coordinate and lead economic & community development; support outdoor economy focused education; train the regional workforce to fill the needs of the outdoor recreation economy; foster academic research; and catalyze entrepreneurialism & business development in the outdoor recreation sector.

We are led by a highly qualified staff of professionals and academics.

OUR TEAM

Jennifer Walsh
Jennifer Walsh

Acting VP for Regional
Development & Engagement

Jeffrey Simcoe
Jeffrey Simcoe

Executive Director,
Frostburg Outdoor Recreation
Economy Institute (FOREI)

Natalia Buta
Natalia Buta, Ph.D.

Chair and Associate Professor,
Department of Recreation
and Parks Management
Director of Center for Advancement
of Natural and Outdoor Experiences

Delanie Blubaugh
Delanie Blubaugh

Program Coordinator,
Frostburg Outdoor
Recreation Economy
Institute (FOREI)

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Allegany College of MarylandAppalachian Regional CommissionGarrett CollegeRural Maryland CouncilMaryland Department of Commerce
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The Outdoor Recreation Economy Today

Our region stands out amongst others with 300,000 acres of public land consisting of 19 state parks, 7 state forests, 2 National Parks and 1,300 miles of developed hiking & biking trails including the internationally recognized C&O Canal and Great Allegheny Passage trails, fishing, skiiing & snowboarding, rock climbing, world-class whitewater kayaking, recreational boating and off-road vehicle trails.


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Bureau of Economic Analysis: Maryland's Outdoor Recreation Economy Summary

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Mailing Address

Frostburg State University
237 Hitchins Admin Building
101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, MD 21532

Contact

Phone: 301.501.1516
Email: forei@frostburg.edu

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